Patient Care Tech Adult and Pediatric Med/Surg Unit
About The Position
The Patient Care Tech (PCT), under the direction of a registered nurse, is responsible for direct patient care considering age-specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs. They assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe, and conducive to patient/family well-being, including concepts of relationship-based care. This role is on an in-patient, 32-bed unit for adults and pediatrics ranging from 2 days old to 18 years of age, with a special focus on pain management and mobility. The treatment team consists of RNs, Patient Care Techs, Patient Care Assistants, Unit Clerks, Nurse Coordinators, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, Case Nurses, and Dieticians. The unit specializes in adult Gynecology, Gyn-Oncology Breast, Plastic Surgery, ENT, Urology, and other Medical/Surgical patients, as well as a variety of medical and surgical pediatric patients.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of one year of previous direct care experience (acute or long term) or successful completion of CENA, PCT, MA, or EMT course.
- Student nurses must have completed their nursing fundamentals class of a BSN program.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients in completing ADLs including: bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices, and feeding and menu selection.
- Collect and send specimens, including blood and blood cultures.
- Insert and remove peripheral IV catheters.
- Record patient information and required data in appropriate areas to meet documentation requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- DAILYPAY
- Benefits effective Day One
- No waiting periods
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
- Comprehensive medical plan options administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan (BCBSM)
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
